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A.  Admission and Attendance

Introductory Statement5000
5001–Admission Requirements -6-10-25
Forms for Health Related Admission Requirements		5001
Discontinuance of Enrollment for Children Younger Than Six Years of Age with Affidavit and Parent Release

5002

Assignment of Students: Grade Placement and Transfer Students

5003

5004–Part Time Enrollment – 6-10-25
Application of Non-Public School Student for Part-time Enrollment		5004

Student Residence, Admission and Contracting for Educational Services

5005

5006 Option Enrollment Policy – Clean

5006

Foreign Exchange Students

5007
5008– Attendance – Clean

5008

Attendance During School Day (Dismissals and Field Trips)

5009

School Census

5010

Parent-Student Handbook

5011

5013–Preschool Enrollment

5013

B.  Student Discipline

5101–Student Discipline Policy – 6-10-25

5101

Alternative Education Programs or Plans For Expelled Students

5102

5103–Extracurricular activity discipline – 6-10-25

5103

Drug and Substance Use and Prevention

5104

C. Academic Reporting

and Progress

5201–Promotion & Retention – 6-10-25

5201

Student Records

5202z–Notification of Rights Under FERPA – 6-10-25

5202

Academic Progress

5203

Grading System

5204

5205–Graduation – Clean

5205

Early Completion Plan

5206

Make-up Work

5207

D.  Student Activities

5301–Assn Activities – 6-10-25

5301

Student Organizations

5302

Student Activities, Hazing, Fund-Raising and Supervision

5303

Selection of Students for Participation in Activities

5304

School Dances

5305

E. Equal Educational Opportunities/Welfare

Anti-discrimination, Anti-harassment, and Anti-retaliation5401
Complaint Form

5401

Child Abuse and Neglect

5402

Married/Pregnant Students

5403

Corporal Punishment

5405

Search and Seizures

5406

Vandalism

5407

Health Inspections5408
Communicable Diseases

5409

Law Violations

5411

Missing Persons

5412

Requests to Contact Students and Student Interviews by Non-School Personnel

5413

5414–Identification of Gifted – 6-10-25

5414

Anti-Bullying Policy

5415

Student Fees Policy [with Appendix]

5416

School Wellness Policy

5417

Administrative Regulation

 

Homeless Students

Homeless Education Program Forms

5418

Student Privacy Protection Policy

5419

Dating Violence

5420

Use of Restraints and Seclusion

5421

F. Transportation

 

Bus Transportation

5501

Use of School Buses

5503

Special Education Transportation

5504

Safe Pupil Transportation Plan (development of plan)

5505

Safe Pupil Transportation Plan

5506

5507–Foster Care Student Transportation- 7-8-25

5507

G. Emergency Protocol

Asthma and Allergic Reaction Protocol

5601

August 19, 2026

August 11, 2026 Board Minutes

A Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 8:00 P.M. on the 11th day of August, 2026, at the East Campus, in said District.  Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District,  A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes.  Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education.  Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.

Board of Education met in regular session Tues, August 11, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. with five members present: Bierman, Bowers, Dalrymple, J. Cool and Strasburg.  S. Cool arrived at 8:03 P.M. 

Meeting called to order

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call with five members present.

Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve the minutes of the last meeting.  Unanimous on roll call vote with five members present.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve claims totaling $341,519.43.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Visitors & Guests:  1 Guest

NON-ACTION ITEMS

None

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve 2026-2027 Bus Routes.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve Substitute Teacher Rate of $180 per day.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion J. Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve surplus 2014 Ford Econoline Van for disposal.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus. 

A Budget Workshop is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:36 P.M.

To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.

The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

APPROVED:

PRESIDENT DATE

SECRETARY DATE

June 2026 Minutes

A Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 8:00 P.M. on the 9th day of June, 2026, at the East Campus, in said District.  Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District,  A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes.  Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education.  Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.

Board of Education met in regular session Tues, June 9, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, J. Cool, S, Cool and Dalrymple.  Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to excuse Strasburg.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded J. Cool  to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve the minutes of the last meeting.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion J. Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve claims totaling $286,225.23.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Bierman, seconded S. Cool to approve 2026 Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded S. Cool to approve Surplus of Property for Disposal.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve 2026 Audit Proposal with MJK CPA.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:25 P.M.

To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.

The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

APPROVED:

PRESIDENT DATE

SECRETARY DATE

May 2026 Board Minutes

School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 8:00 P.M. on the 12th day of May, 2026, at the East Campus, in said District.  Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District,  A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes.  Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education.  Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.

Board of Education met in regular session Tues, May 12, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. with all present.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded J. Cool to approve the minutes of the last meeting.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion S. Cool, seconded Bierman to approve claims totaling $431,521.89.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Security Cameras

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve Policy 5209-School Library Materials & Parent Access - 2nd Reading.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion S. Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve Chip Seal Project with Tri State Paving.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:59 P.M.

To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.

The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

April-May ’26 Newsletter

The April-MayMaster is the fourth newsletter of the 2025-2026 school year.

The Cardinal Chronicle for April-May Newsletter (the school newsletter) is available.

For Other Newsletters You Can Always go to these websites:

To see older versions of the school newsletter click here.

  • To see historical versions of school newsletters (from the early 1940s forward) click here
  • To see alumni newsletters click here

March 10, 2026 Board Minutes

A Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 8:00 P.M. on the 10th day of March, 2026, at the East Campus, in said District.  Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District,  A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes.  Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education.  Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.

Board of Education met in regular session Tues, March 10, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. with five members present.  Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to excuse S. Cool from the meeting. 

Motion Dalrymple, seconded J. Cool to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Strasburg, seconded J. Cool to approve the minutes of the last meeting.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve claims totaling $310,508.67.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Updated Design

ACTION ITEMS

Motion J. Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve Staff/Student laptop purchase .  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve Elementary Window Project as discussed.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion J. Cool, seconded Bierman to approve Title I Support & Consorting Title IIA, III, Funds with ESU10.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve Lawn Care Bids as discussed.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve 2026-2027 School Calendar.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:44 P.M.

To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.

The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

APPROVED:

PRESIDENT DATE

SECRETARY DATE

Feb 17, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes

A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 7:00 P.M. on the 17th day of February, 2026, at the East Campus, in said District.  Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District,  A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes.  Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education.  Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.

The Board of Education met in a special session Monday, February 17, 2026 at 7:03 P.M. with four members present.  Cool arrived at 7:13 P.M.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Facility LayoutMeeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:48 P.M. The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

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